§ MR. FIRTHasked Mr. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Whether, in view of the probability of an attempt being made next year to tax property held in mortmain, he will use his influence with the Treasury in order to have the Return of all real property held in mortmain, which was made last year, printed in extension for reference and information?
§ THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Mr. CHILDERS)I only saw my hon. Friend's Notice this morning, and I fear that I could not answer it conclusively without more inquiry than I have had time to give it. But the Return would, I am told, cost several hundred pounds; and I cannot undertake to say that this expense would be warranted by any immediate legislative proposals. I will, however, consider the matter during the Recess.